Redmond has five assists in 16 games this season. He's in the first season of a two-year, $1,225,000 deal. It's a one-way contract, so he'll earn the same amount regardless of if he plays in the AHL or NHL. Jan 30 - 12:39 PM

Depth Charts

Montreal GM Marc Bergevin doesn't expect Alex Galchenyuk to see any time at center this season.

Bergevin has all but ruled out the possibility of Galchenyuk playing the position, so look for the 23-year-old to skate on the wing for at least the start of the year. Galchenyuk had 17 goals and 44 points in 61 games last season.

Tomas Plekanec's unimpressive 2016-17 campaign has left him exposed for the expansion draft next week.

A 70-point player in 2010 and a 60-point man just two years ago, the 34-year-old's production dropped sharply to 10 goals and 28 points in 78 games last season. Vegas GM George McPhee will assess whether it was just a down year, or Plekanec's decline is here to stay.

Terms were not disclosed. Holland, who has bounced around a bit the last few seasons, could compete for bottom-six forward spot on Montreal. Despite a great career as a junior, he only registered 11 points in 40 games last season and has no fantasy value.

Max Pacioretty struggled to produce in the playoffs and he became a scapegoat as a result following Montreal's six-game series loss to the Rangers.

He recorded just one assist in six games in Montreal's first-round postseason exit after he scored 35 goals during the regular season. "That's fine ... I don't have any problems with that. But you'll never be able to completely block it out and that’s just part of the business," Pacioretty said. "But the motivating part of being in Montreal is you never really get the full satisfaction. You're only as good as your last game. But I'd much rather have that than be in a place where guys don't care at all about how you play. In this day and age, with everyone having an opinion and being able to be voiced by social media and whatnot, you're going to know that you're going to get both sides of it every day, but that's OK." It can come with the territory of playing in a hockey-mad market, but it seems like Pacioretty still has work to do when it comes to not letting negativity impact his play.

Artturi Lehkonen had a solid rookie season, but he understands that improvements will have to be made.

"It was a good year, but I know that I have to get better," he said. "There were some times during the season when I was tired and I want to get stronger and faster. My goal is to be a top forward on this team." Lehkonen tied for third on the Canadiens with 18 goals and he generated 28 points in 73 games.

Speaking to the media, Claude Julien stated there's a possibility Andrew Shaw might return to practice with the team on Monday.

Shaw has been sidelined from practice due to a neck injury. He will be an important third line forward for the Canadiens this season. He should be good for 10+ goals and 20 assists if he remains healthy this season.

Canadiens coach Claude Julien seems happy with what he's seen out of Charles Hudon in training camp.

"He’s just as advertised," Julien said. "I saw him play a couple of games in the (AHL) playoffs last year and he’s a determined individual who wants to be here and as I stand here, there’s no reason he can’t be a great asset for us." Hudon scored Montreal's lone goal in a 5-1 loss to Ottawa on Saturday. It's looking more-and-more like he'll make the Canadiens' opening game roster. He had 27 goals and 49 points in 56 AHL contests last season and will be worth keeping an eye on if he does play with Montreal.

Ales Hemsky is skating on a line with Jonathan Drouin and Max Pacioretty.

This is just the first couple of days of training camp, so his place on the line isn't set in stone. The 34-year-old had four goals and three assists in 15 games with the Dallas Stars last season. Even if he does stick on that line, he probably won't have any fantasy value.

After spending the last two seasons with the Canadiens, Paul Byron is very happy in Montreal.

Byron is spending the summer in Montreal rather than returning to the city he grew up in, Ottawa. He also could see his family living in Montreal after his playing career is done, though given that he's still just 28 years old that day is probably still quite a ways off. "I never thought I’d like Montreal as much as I do growing up as a kid," Byron said. "Even though Quebec’s so close to Ottawa, I was always an English kid living in Ottawa and that was home to me. But ever since coming here, having my house here, kids here, it’s just blown my expectations away. I like the city a lot more than I ever thought I would. It’s got beautiful culture, a lot of people here, amazing, friendly. There’s certainly more to do here in Montreal." Byron has two seasons left on his three-year, $3.5 million contract.

Shea Weber scored his first goal of the series in Game 3 against the Rangers.

He got a power-play marker in the third period in a 3-1 win for the Canadiens. Montreal scored two goals with the man advantage in the contest. They are 2-for-10 in the series and New York is 0-for-10.

Jeff Petry scored a goal in Friday's 4-3 OT win over the New York Rangers

After the Canadiens were shutout in Game 1, Petry became the first player on his team to score in the 2017 playoffs, when he beat Henrik Lundqvist four minutes into the game. It was his first goal since Dec. 23 and it couldn't have come at a better time. Petry finished the game with a plus-1 rating, two shots on goal and three hits in 31:33 of ice time. The series is now tied at one heading back to New York for Game 3.

The Montreal Canadiens have signed defenseman Karl Alzner to a five-year, $23.1 million deal.

Alzner was one of the top rearguards available in free agency and the Habs needed to bolster their blueline as it appears that Andrei Markov won’t be returning to Montreal and Alexei Emelin was lost in the expansion draft. Alzner is a steady top-four defenseman and a solid signing, but he doesn’t offer much from a fantasy perspective as his 13 points in 82 games with the Capitals in 2016-17 will attest.

Mark Streit has signed a one-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens.

Streit will reportedly earn $700,000. He suited up in 68 games with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh last season. Streit had 21 points in 49 appearances with the Flyers as well as six points in 19 outings with the Penguins. He could be in line to replace Andrei Markov as a veteran power-play option if the latter doesn't re-sign with the Canadiens.

Claude Julien discussed the possibility of David Schlemko returning to practice on Monday with his Canadiens teammates.

Schlemko has been sidelined due to a hand injury and it has costed him valuable practice time with his new teammates so far. When he returns, don't be surprised to see Claude Julien give him some time alongside Shea Weber. Schlemko excels at moving the puck up the ice and the Canadiens would like to see how that translates to Weber's shutdown style. Regardless, Schlemko likely won't return any fantasy value this season.

Brandon Davidson will draw back into the Canadiens lineup for Game 6 on Saturday night.

Davidson has been scratched in three of the five games, but he'll replace a slumping Nathan Beaulieu tonight. He's expected to play on Montreal's third pairing with Jordie Benn. A loss in tonight's game would eliminate the Canadiens from the playoffs.

The Canadiens have signed defenseman Matt Taormina to a two-way, two-year contract.

Terms were not disclosed. This could be a sneaky good signing as Taormina has always had offensive potential but has never been able to put it together at the NHL level. In 70 games anchoring the Syracuse Crunch power play in the AHL last season, Taormina registered a whopping 60 points. If spotted in the right spot, Taormina could be an effective offensive blueliner. Keep an eye on him at the Habs' training camp this September.

Morrow is set to earn $575,000. He played in just 17 games with Boston last season and has 65 contests of NHL experience. Morrow will add some depth to the Canadiens' defense corps, but don't be surprised if he doesn't play regularly.

The Montreal Canadiens would like to give Carey Price a lighter workload starting next season.

The Canadiens just handed Price an eight-year, $84 million contract so they want to make sure he's in tip-top shape long-term (he's also suffered multiple knee injuries in his career). "I don't believe your starter can play 65 to 70 games a year anymore," said Habs goalie coach Stephane Waite. "It's too tough -- physically and mentally -- and that'll catch up with you in the spring, for sure. That's why a good backup can start 20, 22… even 24 games a year, and give your No. 1 goalie a break while still helping you make the playoffs." Price playing less would means that backup Al Montoya should see more action in 2017-18.

If he's healthy then he could start this weekend when Montreal plays against Tampa Bay (Friday) and Detroit (Saturday) in a back-to-back situation. Montoya will not suit up in Wednesday's game versus Buffalo.